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Intensely dark, powerful red wines with a high alcohol content may have been all the rage in the 1990s and 2000s, but today’s trend leans towards lively , delicate wines displaying varietal typicity .

There are 14 red wine grape varieties classified for the production of quality wine in Austria, and approximately one-third of Austrian vineyard area is planted with red wine varieties . By far the mo

There are 26 white wine grape varieties classified for the production of quality wine in Austria. This also includes many indigenous varieties , such as Grüner Veltliner , Zierfandler and Rotgipfler ,

An overview of the different systems of sustainable viticulture in Austria. 9,901 ha (22%) of Austria’s total area under vines is already being cultivated organically*; with this, Austria plays a lead

“Anyone who goes on a journey will have quite a tale to tell...” This quote from Matthias Claudius holds much truth, particularly for anyone who chooses Austria as a holiday destination. Travellers ca

Von Mitte Dezember bis Ende April machte die ÖWM Gusto auf österreichischen Wein in den heimischen Skigebieten. Unter dem Kampagnen-Claim „Auf zum Weinkehrschwung!“ erzielten Werbesujets auf Skiliften

Seven Elements. Austrian Wine. Key Facts. Seven Elements. Austrian Wine. Key Facts. English German French Japanese Polish Available in the Austrian Wine Institute 7 Elemente Niederösterreich Wein. Die

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As part of a masterclass, top sommelier Tom Ieven presented the variety of Austrian autochthonous grape varieties . Austrian Wine presented, in cooperation with the renowned wine magazine Vinopres, tw

This page gives an overview of important institutions in the Austrian wine industry. Public bodies of the Austrian wine industry Public bodies Landwirtschaftskammern (Chambers of Agriculture) Viticult

Together with Advantage Austria Singapore, Austrian Wine is taking part in the promising Vinexpo Asia in Singapore. The central location in the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center attracts trade

Fancy some mature white wines? Then you have to try the combination with hearty breadcrumb cauliflower, finished with a buttery , nutty hazelnut bechamel and a fresh leaf salad with camelina marinade.

Sequence of designations: Origin - Quality Level Wine lists with a generous Austrian selection can also be organised according to grape variety. One makes distinctions initially by type of wine, then

Sequence of designations: Quality Level - Grape Variety One may also organise a wine list initially by type of wine and country, then by more closely defined origins (wine-growing region/ DAC ), where

Sequence of designations: Origin-Quality Level-Grape Variety A very consumer-friendly organisation for the modern fashionable eatery with a good wine programme, but for superior inns and restaurants w

Sequence of designations: Origin - Quality Level - Grape Variety Very expansive and wide-ranging wine lists with many wines per producer, as well as venues that feature a great assortment of wines fro

Sequence of designations: Origin – Quality Level Voluminous wine lists require more levels of organisation than small ones. Here, the types of wine ( white wine , red wine , etc.) will first be organi

Sequence of designations: Origin - Quality Level - Grape Variety A simple system of organisation for pubs or bistros with a small wine assortment: Sparkling – White – Red – Sweet. The types of wine (

It is important that wines are correctly identified by bars, restaurants and wine merchants and that wine lists are correctly structured in the technical sense. One still finds inaccurate designations

Austrian Wine organises a wide array of presentations and fairs in Austria and on the global stage. The year of Austrian wine is characterised by many national and international activities that are of

Austrian Wine organized in cooperation with Advantage Austria Stockholm the Austrian Tasting Stockholm on April 24. 75 producers presented their portfolio to the wine experts from Sweden in the impres

Young vegetables and Austrian wine: a match made in heaven. The supporting actors are becoming the stars on our plates – vegetables, herbs, and pulses etc. are taking kitchens by storm. Wines from Aus

With the help of various event formats in mainland China, Austrian Wine is working on presenting a variety of wines and regions to the Chinese wine expert market. Mainland China WeChat Get in touch In

In order to show a strong presence on the Chinese market, Austrian Wine was again represented at ProWine China Shanghai this year. Together with the Chamber of Commerce, Austrian Wine ensured that top

Name Adresse Kontakt Landesweinbauverband Steiermark Hamerlinggasse 3 8011 Graz T: +43 (3168) 0500 F: +43 (3168) 0501510 E-Mail Landesweinbauverband Wien Gumpendorferstrasse 15 1060 Wien T: +43 (1) 58

The creation of the Zweigelt variety in the 1920's by Professor Fritz Zweigelt , a crossing between Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent, only really gained recognition after the Second World War. Nowadays,

Syrah , or Shiraz , was only added to the list of Austrian Quality wines in 2001. The variety originally gained fame in the Rhône Valley is a natural crossing of Dureza and Mondeuse blanche. Origin Fr

The high quality St. Laurent variety belongs to the Pinot family, and the synonym Pinot St. Laurent suggests a pinot seedling . In the course of a more quality orientated thinking in recent years, the

This variety has been approved for the production of Austrian Qualitätswein since 2017. It occupies small areas in Burgenland . Origin Dalmatia Parentage Crossing between Gelber Muskateller with an un

Roesler has a high resistance against fungal diseases and is favoured in organic viticulture. A new crossing conducted in Klosterneuburg. Origin Austria, LFZ Klosterneuburg Parentage New breed from Bl

Ráthay is a new crossing conducted at the viticultural school in Klosterneuburg, and became an official Quality variety in 2000. Origin Austria, LFZ Klosterneuburg Parentage New breed from the Kloster

Classic Pinot Noir originates from Burgundy. the cultivation of Austrian Pinot Noir is still in its infancy, yet there is an upsurge of some great examples being produced in many wine-growing regions

Merlot is the product of a Cabernet crossing , and like Cabernet Sauvignon , is becoming increasingly favoured in the red wine scene in Austria. Merlot officially became an approved Quality wine varie

Cabernet Sauvignon originates from the crossing Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc . In the 1980's, the variety took Austria by storm, and was by far the most favoured international variety. Origin Fran

Cabernet Franc is an age old variety, and evidence suggests similarities of a wild vine , that have been selected and cultivated over time. Cabernet Franc is the third most significant Bordeaux variet

The Blaufränkisch is a thoroughly central European variety. This traditional Austrian variety is probably a cross between Sbulzina and Weißer Heunisch. Blaufränkisch was previously widely-planted thro

The Blauer Wildbacher is a relative of Blaufränkisch and originates from a Gouais Blanc seedling . Despite the very small acreage of plantings in its native Weststeiermark , the Wildbacher is much bet

The Blauer Portugieser is identical with the Português Azul, but probably originates in Austria. Most of its plantings can be found in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) . Origin probably Austria Parent

The Scheurebe is a crossing of Riesling and Bukettraube, and was created by German viticulturalist Georg Scheu in 1916. The Scheurebe is regarded as an aromatic variety due to its pronounced bouquet o

The Muskat-Ottonel is a more recent addition to the ancient Muscat family, and was cultivated from a seedling in France, and is thought to be a crossing of Chasselas and an undetermined Muscat variety

The Müller-Thurgau is a crossing of Riesling x Madeleine Royale created by Swiss botanist Hermann Müller from the canton of Thurgau. Origin Germany, Geisenheim Research Center Parentage New breed from

The Jubiläumsrebe (literally Centenary vine ) is a new crossing created by Professor Zweigelt in 1922. The variety derives from Grey Portugieser x Frühroter Veltliner, and is only cultivated in minute

The Blauburger is the successful crossing of Blauer Portugieser x Blaufränkisch , created in Klosterneuburg by Professor Fritz Zweigelt . The idea was to plant the Blauburger in traditionally white wi

The indigenous Zierfandler is a curiosity found in the Thermenregion , and derives from Roter Veltliner and a second, unknown parentage, that is thought to liken Traminer . Zierfandler is traditionall

Welschriesling probably origins from northern Italy, where it is known as the Riesling Italico. The closest relative is Elbling. The variety is also cultivated in Hungary (Olasz Rizling), Slovenia (La

The Pinot blanc is an internationally widespread variety and the youngest member of the Pinot family.It is recognisable from its delicate , often restrained bouquet and its soft acidity , that often m

The Traminer shares the genetic makeup of numerous popular varieties , and significantly for Austria, is the parent variety of ubiquitous Grüner Veltliner . Nowadays, the three Traminer varieties , Ro

The white variety is amongst the oldest cultivated vines in Europe, and is known as the Sylvaner in Austria and Switzerland, and Silvaner in Germany. The crossing is Traminer x Österreichisch Weiß, an

The Souvignier Gris is a fungus-resistant variety, crossed by Norbert Becker, and is to be found primarily in Steiermark. Its tendency toward abundant yields makes thinning-out of the grapes necessary

Sauvignon Blanc is most probably the crossing of Traminer x Chenin Blanc. As a varietal, it is particularly popular in the Steiermark, and was originally introduced into the region in the 19th Century